Smell test: Rub a pinch between your fingers and sniff. The spices should emit a strong, vibrant aroma. A weak or nonexistent ...

RIGHT IN the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City lies the centuries-old Suq El-Attarine, or spice merchants’ market. Whether you head there by descending the stairs past Damascus Gate or navigating the ...

“Cooking should be a joy,” believes spice expert Debbie Kornberg. The founder of Spice + Leaf and host of Spice it Up with Deb, Kornberg can trace her love of cooking back to her childhood. “I used to ...

African nutmeg, also called calabash nutmeg, is an extremely versatile spice that can be used in a variety of creative ways ...

Our easy 3-ingredient truffles are packed with fall flavor, from the warmth of pumpkin to the zingy gingersnaps, all tied ...

Panch Phoran, also called Panch Phoron, is an authentic spice blend made from five whole spices: fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Read Time: 5 min Indian ...

Regardless of how you celebrate end-of-year holidays, food is probably central to your winter festivities. And a trio of spices – cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger – feature in many dishes and drinks and ...

For such small things, spices tend to create a lot of confusion in the kitchen. Maybe that’s why they’re also often on the ...

Experts weigh in on shelf life, proper storage, and how to bring old spices back to life. If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a punchy, ...